Kodak KD40 - Manuals

7 Camera Identification 1 Shutter Button2 On/Off Button3 LCD Panel4 Mode-Selection Button 5 Rewind Button6 Self-Timer Button7 Viewfinder8 Flash9 Film-Door Latch 10 Lens Cover/Lens11 Red-Eye- Reduction Lamp 12 Self-Timer Lamp13 Light Sensor 14 Panoramic Switch15 Viewfinder Eyepiece 16 Film Window17 B...

8 Specifications Type: Compact, 35 mm camera LCD Panel: Display indicators for red-eye reduction, fill-flash/flash-charging,flash-off, infinity-focus, self-timer, and the frame number andbattery symbol Lens: 28 mm, 3-element hybrid Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean with panoramic masking in panoramic mod...

9 Attaching theCamera Strap Thread the short loop of the strapunder the Strap Post (18); pull thelong loop through the short loopand pull it tight. Loading the Battery This camera uses a 3-volt lithiumKODAK K123LA (or equivalent)Battery that supplies power for allcamera operations. NOTE: This camera...

11 Loading The Film If in sunlight, turn your back tothe sun and load the film in theshade of your body. 1. Slide the Film-Door Latch (9) down to open theFilm Door (20). 2. Insert the flat end of the film cartridge over the FilmSpindle (25). Push the otherend of the film cartridge downinto the Film ...

12 3. Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the Film-LoadMark (21). Lay the film flatbetween the film-guide rails. If the end of the film extendspast the film-load mark,gently push the excess backinto the cartridge. P ( ) F I L M T I P C

14 Taking Pictures 1. Press the On/Off Button (2) to turn the camera ON. When you turn the cameraon, the lens coverautomatically opens. 2. Hold the camera steady.Be careful notto coverthe flash orlens withyour fingers. 3. Look through the ViewfinderEyepiece (15) andframe your subject. For asharp pic...

15 4. Gently press the Shutter Button (1) completelydown to take the picture.The film automaticallyadvances to the next frame. Taking Panoramic Pictures(without changing rolls of film,you can switch between thepanoramic and normal formats) The panoramic selection allowsyou to take wide-angle shots,s...

18 3. Press the Self-Timer Button (6). The Self-TimerIndicator (26) appears on theLCD Panel (3) and the Self-Timer Lamp (12) glows red. approximately 10 secondsbefore the picture is taken.After you take the picture,the self-timer automaticallyturns off. ON/OFF ( ) MODE ON/OFF MODE 4. Compose your pi...

20 Tips for Better Pictures • Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to yoursubject so it fills the viewfinderbut not closer than 1.2 m. • Take pictures at the subject’s level. Kneel down to takepictures of children and pets. • Hold your camera vertically to capture tall, narrow subjects,such ...

21 Taking Flash Pictures In dim light, such as indoors oroutdoors in heavy shade or ondark overcast days, you need flash.Your camera features automaticflash that fires when you need it. 1. Press the On/Off Button (2) to turn the camera ON. 2. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed ...

23 3. Press the Shutter Button (1) partway down to turn on theRed-Eye-ReductionLamp (11). Have the subjectlook directly at the bright, redlight for 1 to 2 seconds. 4. Press the shutter button completely down to takethe picture. 5. To cancel the red-eye- reduction feature, turn thecamera off or press...

25 3. Press the Shutter Button (1) to take the picture. NOTE: The camera automaticallyreturns to the auto-flash/startposition after you take the picture. Flash Tips • Turn on room lights and have the subject face the lights tominimize red eyes in pictures. • Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like ...

26 Unloading the Film Within a few seconds after thelast picture is taken, the filmautomatically starts to rewind.The Picture Counter (27) on theLCD Panel (3) blinks “0” when thefilm is finished rewinding. Wait forthe camera motor to stop beforeyou open the film door andremove the film. Reload theca...

27 Caring forYour Camera 1. Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, andexcessive heat.CAUTION: Do not use solventsor harsh or abrasive cleanerson the camera body. 2. If the lens-cover glass appears dirty, breathe on it to form amist and wipe the surfacegently with a soft, lintless clo...

28 Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Power off Press on/off button Flash not ready Wait for the flash-chargingindicator on LCD panel tostop blinking Film not loaded See Loading the Film There are no more Remove the film pictures remaining Battery weak, Replace or relo...

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